In Ireland or, "the Emerald Isle" as it's called, you'll find a culture steeped in the art of storytelling. Ever since I first read James Joyce's The Portrait of An Artist as a Young Man in high school I knew I wanted to visit Ireland. I remember reading the novel in the living room of our…
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I found an excellent Hip-Hop class in Palo Alto, CA. I know what you’re thinking. Hip-hop in Palo Alto!? I know. I know. This city is far from the California West Coast hip-hop scene that we know and love and definitely not mentioned in the litany of cities that Tupac gives a shout out to in his song “California Love.” While he does mention the … Continue reading Where to find a Hip-Hop dance class in Palo Alto, CA. (It’s possible)
Clockwise, from upper-left corner: Cuyana, Le Tote, Everlane, and Amour Vert Have you heard of fast fashion? It's a term that pretty much sums up most of the clothing available for the average consumer: apparel that is massed produced, "in" for a season or two, and attractively priced. These rapidly consumable goods are not only…
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